by Tom Okarma | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
We are in a discussion of how to improve your nonprofit board’s impact and execution through four transformational practices. So far, we’ve discussed: Consistency: how a Board Policy Manual, a strategic plan, and thoughtful board make-up can build in...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 26, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Last time, I identified four keys to transforming your board through authentic leadership. They are: Consistency, communication, execution, and accountability. I discussed consistency last week. This week, I’ll cover communication and execution. Keys to...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 6, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Who’s responsibility is it to fix a weak nonprofit board that no longer adds value, when the organization’s needs exceed what the current board can provide? Who’s job is it to be sure the organization has the right board composition to take the...
by Tom Okarma | May 21, 2013 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Board candidates and directors want to serve on boards that make an impact but not all of them are willing to pay the price to either exercise, or follow, authentic leadership to do so. And, unless you provide challenging and meaningful board experiences to your...
by Tom Okarma | May 7, 2013 | Blog, Governance, Leadership
The respected ECFA, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, recently released its Governance survey, taken by 1,600 CEO’S, Board Chairs and directors from its member agencies. One of the more interesting learnings coming out of the survey was an...
